Author: V&M Typographical, Inc.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780471289531
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
This is a well designed type specimen book displaying samples of type that was available from V&M Typographic in the 1970s. The displays are of their metal type library and should prove helpful to anyone interested in the selection of type from large typographers at that time. There is a one line sample of each face at the beginning of the book. Anyone interested in type in the pre-digital world of type should find this book of interest
A Book of Specimen Type Faces
Author: Britton Printing Company, Cleveland
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Printing
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Printing
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Linotype Faces
Author: Mergenthaler Linotype Company
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Linotype
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Linotype
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
The Monotype Specimen Book of Type Faces. A Complete Catalog of Matrices Made for Use With the Monotype Composing Machine and With Type & Rule Caster
Author: Lanston Monotype Machine Company
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781016007405
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781016007405
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Dot-font
Author: John D. Berry
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
A series of critical essays and insights about graphic design and typography.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
A series of critical essays and insights about graphic design and typography.
Specimens of Type Faces in the United States Government Printing Office
Author: United States. Government Printing Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Printing
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Printing
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
The Visual History of Type
Author: Paul McNeil
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 9781780679761
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing with movable type in the mid–fifteenth century to the present day. Arranged chronologically to provide context, more than 320 typefaces are displayed in the form of their original type specimens or earliest printing. Each entry is supported by a brief history and description of key characteristics of the typeface. This book will be the definitive publication in its field, appealing to graphic designers, educators, historians and design students. It will also be a significant resource for professional type designers and students of type. Reviews "A mind–blowing catalogue of typefaces and type history… a fantastic, heavyweight compendium of letterforms that's a firm WIRED art department favourite." – WIRED magazine "The Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing…This book will be the definitive publication in its field, appealing to graphic designers, educators, historians and design students." – Against The Grain "Accessible, highly readable and, moreover, a type book to pore over and simply enjoy as the history of the medium evolves chronologically from page to page." – Creative Review "This exquisitely produced, extensively researched and extraordinarily comprehensive work is a definitive study of the history of type." – New Design "The Visual History of Type is a beautiful book. Its arranged into hundreds of short chapters invites one to peruse it haphazardly for pleasure. Beneath its coffee–table appearance lies a genuine reference work." – The Times Literary Supplement
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 9781780679761
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing with movable type in the mid–fifteenth century to the present day. Arranged chronologically to provide context, more than 320 typefaces are displayed in the form of their original type specimens or earliest printing. Each entry is supported by a brief history and description of key characteristics of the typeface. This book will be the definitive publication in its field, appealing to graphic designers, educators, historians and design students. It will also be a significant resource for professional type designers and students of type. Reviews "A mind–blowing catalogue of typefaces and type history… a fantastic, heavyweight compendium of letterforms that's a firm WIRED art department favourite." – WIRED magazine "The Visual History of Type is a comprehensive, detailed survey of the major typefaces produced since the advent of printing…This book will be the definitive publication in its field, appealing to graphic designers, educators, historians and design students." – Against The Grain "Accessible, highly readable and, moreover, a type book to pore over and simply enjoy as the history of the medium evolves chronologically from page to page." – Creative Review "This exquisitely produced, extensively researched and extraordinarily comprehensive work is a definitive study of the history of type." – New Design "The Visual History of Type is a beautiful book. Its arranged into hundreds of short chapters invites one to peruse it haphazardly for pleasure. Beneath its coffee–table appearance lies a genuine reference work." – The Times Literary Supplement
Specimen Book of Type Faces
Author: McManus Bros. (Pty.) Ltd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Printing
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Printing
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Retrofonts
Author: Gregor Stawinksi
Publisher: Mark Batty Pub
ISBN: 1935613014
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
Accompanied by CD-ROM with 222 free fonts.
Publisher: Mark Batty Pub
ISBN: 1935613014
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
Accompanied by CD-ROM with 222 free fonts.
The Encyclopedia of Fonts
Author: Gwyn Headley
Publisher: Cassell
ISBN: 9781844032068
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
With its attractive contemporary styling and unbeatable price, this invaluable guide to more than 10,000 fonts and computer typefaces is an essential purchase for graphic designers. The world of type has undergone massive changes in the past few years, allowing designers to order, pay for, and download a font in just a few minutes; the challenge is to select the right type beforehand, and that's where this huge encyclopedia is a boon. With fonts ranging from Arabic to Bitstream to Teluga, it offers unrivaled inspiration to those who work with type everyday.
Publisher: Cassell
ISBN: 9781844032068
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
With its attractive contemporary styling and unbeatable price, this invaluable guide to more than 10,000 fonts and computer typefaces is an essential purchase for graphic designers. The world of type has undergone massive changes in the past few years, allowing designers to order, pay for, and download a font in just a few minutes; the challenge is to select the right type beforehand, and that's where this huge encyclopedia is a boon. With fonts ranging from Arabic to Bitstream to Teluga, it offers unrivaled inspiration to those who work with type everyday.
Encyclopaedia of Type Faces
Author: W. Pincus Jaspert
Publisher: Seven Dials
ISBN: 9781841881393
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
The standard desktop typography reference for nearly half a century now appears in its fifth revision, with new resources sure to please today's graphic artists, desktop publishers, and website designers. Nearly 2,000 fonts cover every need from the most practical commercial designs to special-purpose seasonal and historic uses. Each typeface is arranged alphabetically for easy reference, with specimens of Roman, Lineale, and Script versions, usually in upper- and lower-case alphabets and numerals, along with information about the type's original founder or manufacturer, and date of its introduction. Along with dozens of new fonts, illustrations show cuts of many classic typefaces that can only be found here. Also revised: a glossary of technical terms and tips on how to classify types. 8 X 11 3/4.
Publisher: Seven Dials
ISBN: 9781841881393
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
The standard desktop typography reference for nearly half a century now appears in its fifth revision, with new resources sure to please today's graphic artists, desktop publishers, and website designers. Nearly 2,000 fonts cover every need from the most practical commercial designs to special-purpose seasonal and historic uses. Each typeface is arranged alphabetically for easy reference, with specimens of Roman, Lineale, and Script versions, usually in upper- and lower-case alphabets and numerals, along with information about the type's original founder or manufacturer, and date of its introduction. Along with dozens of new fonts, illustrations show cuts of many classic typefaces that can only be found here. Also revised: a glossary of technical terms and tips on how to classify types. 8 X 11 3/4.